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Issue 7 Term 4 - Week 4 Friday 3 November 2017

GREAT LAKES COLLEGE The Dolphin

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A proud member of the Great Lakes Learning Community

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COLLEGE NEWS

Principals report As this edition of the Dolphin is distributed our 2017 YR 12 students and their families will be in the

middle of the HSC examinations. May I take this opportunity to thank those parents whose child is the

last one in the family to attend GLC for their support of the staff and the college over many years. Our

best wishes go with you and your children in the future. I also would like to congratulate the teaching

and non – teaching staff in the 3 campuses who have guided, supported and educated these students

for the 6 years they attended the college.

Graeme Jennings

P & C NEWS

There have been no P & C meetings since my last report in September due to the October school

holidays. Our next meeting is scheduled for the first Wednesday of November.

Year 12 students have commenced their HSC exams, and I am hoping that all their hard work is paying

off. The Year 12 for 2018 have already commenced their final year of studies, and are hopefully

getting a study schedule organised.

I have received several media releases from the P & C Federation. Concern has been raised with the

planned implementation of NAPLAN on line (essentially regarding equity, capacity, capability and

student well-being). Clarification has been sort from the Minister of Education. Additionally concern

has been raised with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority regarding

potential flaws in using automated essay scoring (“Robots“) to mark NAPLAN online writing tasks, with

a call made to abandon the planned introduction. It will be interesting to see what eventuates.

Guy Laden, P & C President

We would like to acknowledge the Worimi people, the Traditional Custodians of this land. We would also like to pay respects to the elders, both past, present and future, of the Worimi nation and extend respect to other Aboriginal people.

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COLLEGE BAND

College Band - Term 4 performance commitments

HWE Band Workshop

During week 1, students from the College Band joined Tuncurry and Forster Public School students in attending a band workshop with the highly respected Hunter Wind Ensemble. The HWE has performed at local, state and national levels, winning the Open Concert Bands (Grade B) category of the Australian National Eisteddfod in Canberra earlier this year, among other achievements. They have also performed internationally and included the Tuncurry band workshop to help raise funds towards their 2018 tour of Spain and Portugal. HWE Co-founder and experienced conductor Scott Ryan, from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, passed on very useful advice about home practice and rehearsal techniques with exercises aimed at developing students’ listening skills, sense of rhythm, breath control and articulation. Students also learnt the importance of watching the conductor in order to perform with a unified sound and heard the results of this when the HWE performed three outstanding wind ensemble arrangements. The workshop was so successful, the group aims to make this a yearly event and any student who learns and instrument, regardless of ability, is welcome to attend. Students of the College who play an instrument but are not yet involved with the College Band are invited to attend any rehearsal - Tuesday mornings (Tuncurry/Senior Campus) and Thursday mornings (Forster Campus) - from 8am or speak to a Music teacher about how to get involved. Narelle Richardson, Great Lakes College Band Director

Week 6 Tues 14 Nov Year 12 Graduation, Senior Campus

Week 7 Tues 21 Nov Senior Campus Merit Assembly

(Yr 10 Transition - students will still be performing)

Week 9 Thurs 7 Dec Tuncurry Campus Year 10 Graduation

Forster Campus Year 10 Graduation and Merit Assembly

Week 9 Fri 8 Dec Tuncurry Campus Merit Assembly

Week 10 Thurs 14 Dec College Presentation Evening - afternoon rehearsal and

evening performance

Times will be listed in permission slips

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Principals report

Congratulations to Hunter Leech for his success in the Premier’s Anzac Ambassador Program. His travels to Greece and Israel with other students will be a memorable time for Hunter. We look forward to hearing his stories on his return. Congratulations to the Battle of the College Team. Your sporting commitment and participation did the College proud. Thank you to the teachers Danielle Kirkland, Kate Sanders, Digby Woods and Tim Alliston. Thank you to the Year 6 Transition staff, Kate Sanders, Nathan DeRooy and Annette Whiting who have been visiting the Primary Partner Schools this week as part of our Transition Program. Thank you to all the staff at Forster Campus for the great job they do every day in providing the many and varied opportunities for learning. World Teacher day was Friday 27th October, 2017. Jennifer Miggins

FORSTER CAMPUS

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY—Forster Campus

Monday 13 November - 10:00am - Leadership Team Induction Assembly

Thursday 7 December - 12:00pm - Year 10 Graduation and Campus Merit Assembly - Forster Campus MPH

Thursday 14 December - 7:00pm - College Presentation - Forster Campus MPH

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Successful Forster Campus Student

to visit key overseas battlefields

It is with tremendous excitement that I announce that once again a Forster Campus Year 10 student has been successful in gaining a place on the prestigious Premier’s Ambassador program for 2017. This Year 10 student has worked incredibly hard in History and Geography this year achieving outstanding results. He is dedicated to achieving his best and has a keen interest in politics and history which is showcased in his successful entry to the hotly contested NSW competition. The competition required the student to write an essay about the importance of the ANZAC legend in the Battle of Beersheba. His outstanding response has been rewarded with a place on an extraordinary adventure. This student will be travelling to Greece and Israel with a group of 5 other students to follow in the footsteps of our respected servicemen, departing Sydney on the 24th of October and returning on the 5th of November. The students are making this journey to commemorate the battle of Beersheba on the 31st October 1917. It is with great excitement that we congratulate Hunter Leech for his achievement. We wish him safe travels and the best of luck as he embarks on his first overseas adventure that will no doubt be an extraordinary experience. By Sally Edwards, Head Teacher HSIE (Relieving)

Hunter Leech receiving his award at Parliament house with Myall Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

Hunters successful essay entry

Why the centenary of Anzac is important for modern Australia and what lessons are learned from the Battle of Beersheba in 1917? By Hunter Leech

"When you go home tell them of us and say 'For your tomorrow, we gave our today." The centenary of World War 1 (WW1) has revived the ANZAC spirit in modern Australia. The ANZAC spirit has often been considered to promote the traits of bravery, courage, determination and camaraderie referred to by the ANZACs as 'mateship', that until recent years has seemed to disappear from modern and millennial Australian society. It has only gained prominence due to the centenary of the foundation of the ANZAC spirit 100 years ago when our newly christened Federation faced a baptismal fire of war. Our youngest and bravest men risked everything to secure Australia a tomorrow, which still upheld the treasures of freedom and liberty. This year, 2017, will mark the centenary of the Battle of Beersheba which taught our nation the reward of bravery, courage, determination and the ANZAC spirit. The cen-tenary of ANZAC will bring national prominence to the teachings of ANZAC. These are important for modern Austral-ia due to our regional uncertainty in Asia, more specifically South East Asia, which includes trade controversy with China, and Chinese controlled Taiwan, continued military showcases in the South China Sea, and rising security con-cerns with North Korea. The Battle of Beersheba was a WW1 military campaign conducted in then Ottoman Syria between the British Empire and the German and Ottoman Empires on 31st October 1917 and resulted in an Allied victory. The battle was charac-terised by the Australian Light Horse Regiment charge which was credited as the decisive cause of victory for the Allies. In addition, the Regiments charge tailored the ANZAC spirit and cemented Australia's military prowess for the last century. The charge was led by the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments and were under the command of… ………….continued over……………….

Hunter (third from left) with Joe Hockey and other students at Beersheba.

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the Australian General Harry Chauvel. The English General Edmund Allenby was at English General Philip Chetwode's XX Corps Headquarters. when he sent a message to General Chauvel ordering him to capture Beersheba, 'before nightfall'. However the Regiment was already preparing for a mounted attack against the Ottomans before Allenby's message reached him, which was a watershed moment for the ANZAC Spirit. "I consider that the success was due to the rapidity with which the movement was carried out. Owing to the volume of fire brought to bear from the enemy's position by machine-guns and rifles, a dismounted attack would have resulted in a much greater number of casualties. It was noticed also that the morale of the enemy was great-ly shaken through our troops galloping over his positions thereby causing his riflemen and machine gunners to lose all control of fire discipline. When the troops came within short range of the trenches the enemy seemed to direct almost all his fire at the horses." The Battle of Beersheba taught Australia that determination will always lead to success, and that bravery in the face of difficulty and challenge can secure stability. The lessons learned from the Battle of Beersheba can be applied to our regional uncertainty, determination will promote diplomacy with North Korea and bravery when it comes to business with China and Taiwan will secure Australia’s trade networks and economic prosperity. The centenary of ANZAC is an important moment as it represents how far our nation has come since WW1. During WW1, our newly christened nation was faced with a baptism of fire in the shadow of World War. Our nation's youngest and bravest eagerly enlisted to defend our freedom and liberty abroad. Many lied about their age to enlist showcasing the trait of determination in the ANZAC spirit. That determination would later be a constant support throughout the war whether on the Western Front or the Middle East. The ANZAC spirit displays that when we unite with comrades that we can overcome more than if we were alone. This age old trait of mateship is important for modern Australia as we struggle to unify as one nation to overcome the new challenges we face both globally and within the Asian region. Mateship promotes unity and solidarity which is galvanised by the determination to achieve together, and the bravery to overcome hardship and accomplish security and prosperity - especially within Australia’s region. Mateship teaches the future and present generations of Australia the importance of camaraderie in the face of hardships. This importance has been cemented by the charge at Beersheba - for without mateship, bravery and determination the operation was surely doomed. The traits shared by the ANZACs and the regiment in the charge at Beersheba are important for modern Australia to learn, in order to secure our regional security, development and trade. The ANZAC spirit teaches people of all generations the values of bravery, courage, determination and mateship. Values which have been passed down through the generations as treasured relics of our nation’s origin. Every ANZAC Day Assembly Australian schools teach the ANZAC spirit. Australia’s youth are told that if they are determined to do their personal best and improve a little more every day, they shall always succeed in education, future success and beyond. These teachings are wise knowledge for modern Australia in handling the challenges Australia faces with regional uncertainty to pursue the peace the ANZACs fought and died for. The Battle of Beersheba taught modern Australia that courage in the face of danger is the highest display of bravery. The Light Horse Regiments charge perfectly symbolised the patriotism and determination deeply embedded in our national history and identity which is the most significant element of the Battle of Beersheba and reflect the ideals Australia seeks to promote in modern society to peacefully secure regional prosperity and security. Australian students learnt of the patriotism of young Australians at the Battle of Beersheba in 1917 which is strengthened by the centenary of ANZAC. The centenary of ANZAC is important for modern Australia as it brings national prominence to the teachings of ANZAC which can and should be applied to the challenges of our regional uncertainty and the Light Horse Regi-ments charge at Beersheba helps galvanise and symbolise these teachings of mateship, bravery, courage and determination.

Reference List Commander of the Australian 4th Light Horse Regiment Lieutenant Colonel M. Bourchier in a letter, Last modified 16th July 2017, Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Beersheba_(1917)#Light_Horse_charge (accessed 22nd July 2017) Ward, Linda. “What does ANZAC Day mean to our kids?’ Inside History Magazine, 25th April 2013, http://www.insidehistory.com.au/2013/04/what-does-anzac-day-mean-to-our-kids-guest-post-from-lynda-ward/ (accessed 22nd July 2017) Ward, Linda. “What does ANZAC Day mean to our kids?’ Inside History Magazine, 25th April 2013, http://www.insidehistory.com.au/2013/04/what-does-anzac-day-mean-to-our-kids-guest-post-from-lynda-ward/ (accessed 22nd July 2017) Commander of the Australian 4th Light Horse Regiment Lieutenant Colonel M. Bourchier in a letter, Last modified 16th July 2017, Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Beersheba_(1917)#Light_Horse_charge (accessed 22nd July 2017)

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Battle of the Colleges 2017

The Brisbane Waters Umina Campus hosted this year’s inter-school sporting challenge, Battle of the Colleges. The three day excursion allowed Yr 8 and Yr 9 boys and girls to participate in a range of sporting activities against three other Colleges including; Dubbo College-Dubbo South Campus, Callaghan College-Wallsend Campus and Brisbane Waters-Umina Campus. The first day of travel allowed our students to overcome their fear of heights and challenge themselves on the Treetops High Ropes Courses. Both staff and students managed to conquer the ropes courses using excellent teamwork and encouragement. Special mention to Jock Sweeney, Miah Kellett, Eden Flower and Levi Rosen for helping Miss Sanders and Mrs Kirkland finish the course. Thursday was the first day of the Battle of Colleges competition. Touch Football, dodgeball, 6 aside soccer, endzone and swimming relays were played. A wet and windy second day was supposed to have Forster Campus participate in beach sports including volleyball, flags, wade relay and tug of war. Unfortunately, due to poor weather conditions the competition was called off early with most team’s not finishing play off games or their final events. The Great Lakes Forster Campus placed third overall for the entire competition. Mrs Kirkland

Yr 9 Girls

Day one of competition started with the Yr 9 girls playing and dominating dodgeball with three wins. Kyra Simon, Allie Edwards and Jade Astorini were standouts across the three games. This winning streak continued into touch football and soccer with girls again win-ning all games very comfortably. In touch football and soccer the girls showed determination and outstanding effort recording scores of 9-0 v Wallsend, who were our closest competition and 4-0 v Umina in 6-aside. The student’s success finished the day with the 8 x 25m swimming relay, where our girls lapped the competition to finish first and place the team 1st in the Yr 9 girl’s competition. Day two of beach sports allowed the Yr 9 team to excel in the water based sports. At the completion of the two days, the team finished first overall in our division and saw Jade Astorini voted MVP by the other school for her excellent sportsmanship, teamwork and skills shown across all sports during the competition. Well done Yr 9 girls. Mrs Kirkland

From for left to right: Backrow: Annelise Romer, Abbie O’Brien, Kyra Simon, Rosie Newman, Molly Duggan, Gabby Simon, Miah Kellet, Jade Astorini. Front Row: Chloe Maidment, Sophia Murphy, Alexandra Edwards, Grace Aldridge, Eden Flower

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Yr 9 Boys

The Year 9 boys team produced some mixed results. They fought hard throughout the two days with excellence achieved in soccer and tug of war. The highlight was definitely the first match of tug of war against Dubbo. The boys fought tooth and nail for about 3 to 4 minutes moving up and down the beach, edge of your seat type stuff, and then finally the Dubbo boys gave up too much of an advantage and Zane Kheir as the anchor pulled Forster Campus to victory. The boys represented our school with pride and made many new friends from all around New South Wales. Mr Woods

Back Row: Oliver Moran, Zane Kheir, Jed McDonagh, Fergus Sweeney, Connor Tattersal, Levi Barclay, Ross Caden. Front Row: Wiley Wilson, Rogan Dickson, Connor Lloyd, Charlie Mut-er, Levi Rosen

Battle of the Colleges 2017 cont’d

Yr 8 Girls

Thursday morning the girls were faced with end zone as the first sport we competed in, not only were we unsure of all the rules but so were the referees. However, the girls stepped up to the challenge and came away with a win, draw and a loss. Soccer was next, naturally we were very confident to deliver 3 wins. Key players, Mya McNamara and Annabelle Adamson helped us with 2 wins and draw. At this stage of the day, it was clear that the Wallsend girls were a level above the rest. We made it our mission to beat them, and that we did in dodge ball. The Year 8 girls of GLC smashed the swim relay and came in a close second. Friday saw the girls take it to another level, walking away with a win in the wade and tug of war. The girls need to be applauded on their be-haviour, sportsmanship, enthusiasm and ability to repre-sent GLC at a very high standard. Kate Sanders

Back Row: Anabelle Adamson, Jade Cremin, Brooke Horvath, Mya McNamara, Charlotte Lloyd, Minnie Hughes. Front Row: Gemma Workum, Kirra-Lee Hiles, Millie Black, Loganne Palmer, Grace Walsh, Bella Lawson

Yr 8 Boys The Year 8 boys competed gallantly over the 2 days and showed outstanding sportsmanship and tenacity. The first day saw the boys playing hard fought games of soccer, endzone, touch football and dodgeball . The sun was belting down but the boys did not give in and came away with some excellent results. They were extremely happy when it was time to jump in the pool at the end of the day for the 8x25m relay. Finishing second by a whisker with the last 3 legs pulling back a substantial margin. The second day it was raining sideways and blowing a gale, yet the boys participated in a range of sports on the beach, including volleyball and tug-o-war. saw the boys fatiguing rapidly but they found something extra to win the wade relay convincingly and Angus Robertson and Oscar Muter fought out the final of the beach flags event. Oscar eventually beating Angus with a full-length dive. The boys should be extremely proud and congratulated for their effort, enthusiasm and sports-manship. 350 days until we do it all again!! Mr Alliston

Back Row: Will Knight, Nick Kianou, Hunter Verdich, Landon Blissett, Angus Robertson, Noah Piper, Malakai Oxley. Front Row: Jack Dent, Chris Kianou, Lachlan Loretan, Oscar Muter, Jock Sweeney

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Hunter High Schools

LETS PLAY BOWLS’

Forster Campus travelled to Newcastle as District champions to play in the Regional Finals of this competition. The team consisted of Tom Williams (Year 7), Jake Reid (Year 9), Malachy McTaggart(Year 9) and ex Forster Campus student Lewis Williams (Year 11). Forster Campus played Hunter River High in the semi final. The game was very tight with the leading score changing regularly between the schools. Hunter River eventually came out winners and went on to win the whole competition. Forster Campus then played Lambton High for 3rd and 4th position. All the boys were very consistent in their bowling, setting up each other to go up two or three shots each end. They beat Lambton High two sets to nil and took out third position overall. At the presentation the boys were presented with individual trophies and a cheque for $100 for the school. Congratulations Tom, Jake, Malachy and Lewis on your great bowling skills and excellent display of sportsmanship. Annette Sanders, Team Manager

Tom Williams Forster Campus

Lewis Williams Senior Campus

Tom Williams, Jake Reid, Malachy McTaggart, Lewis Williams, President of Lambton Bowling Club in the background.

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Years 7 and 8 Sport

Program Throughout Terms 1 and 4, Years 7 and 8 participated in walking for fitness and Bullring activities, as part of their double sport program. At the start of each term students must complete a swimming proficiency before they swim. As the mercury continues to climb this will become more and more lucrative for the students to get in the water.

By Digby Woods From Left to right: Malakai Oxley, Charlie Clayton, Briar Benik, Korbyn

Pepene, Sam Girard, Nathanial Moir, Clare Bolt, Talita Jenkins

Year 9 Food Technology - Pasta Fusion Task

Year 9 students in Food Technology have recently completed their practical assessment task in class. The focus was on Italian cookery and fusion foods, students learnt to make pasta from scratch and alter a recipe. They made the pasta dough themselves, rolled out the dough into sheets and then chose to either cut the pasta into fettucine or to leave it as sheets for ravioli. All students worked really well during this activity and were actively engaged in the lesson. In small groups, they then had to plan and make a sauce that would complement the pasta. The sauce had to be a fusion food, the recipe was altered to include another culture or cuisine with the typical herbs and spices used. The fusion between French, Mexican and Asian cuisines with Italian were some of the common choices.

Inde-Rose Rayner and Indianna Naylor’s choc filled fried ravioli with salted caramel sauce and raspberry sauce.

Ysabella Jolley and Rosie Newman’s choc fettucine with raspberry coulis, fresh berries, mascarpone cheese and mint.

Paden Richards Asian inspired pasta creation.

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The Retreat Congratulations to our Support Unit students and staff on the opening of their amazing Retreat area. In February 2017 Leanne Simon, from the Support faculty, was successful in receiving a grant from the NSW Environmental Trust. The grant was to build an outdoor learning area and to create garden beds. Bush tucker plants, herbs and vegetables have been planted and will be used in the classroom where one class runs a café. Students voted and named the area “The Retreat” and it is now a place where students can go at recess and lunch to enjoy outdoor games and a calm, relaxed place. All of the students and staff had input into the building and beautification of the area.

Acknowledgement

Environmental Trust NSW

Club Forster Forster Golf Club

Pacific Palms Bowling Club Bears Tyre Power

No.1 Boatshed Lumpy’s

Forster McDonalds No Bull Gourmet Meats

MH Hair Design Tartt

Stormriders Beach Bums Woolworths

Forster Co-op Tilepower

Cinnamon Beans Kopi & Co

Kreations Hair Artistry Nadine the Cake Queen

Al Snowden/Leanne Simon

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Mr Freeman, Mason, Keegan, Gary, Simon, Conner, April, Sophie,

Wendell, Kyeisha, Amelia, Georgie

Koori transistion to Senior

Campus On the 12th of November, two of the Aboriginal Education Workers came over from Tuncurry Campus as part of the Koori students transition to the Senior Campus in 2018. Along with the AEWs came Mr Freeman, who is the Aboriginal Education Co-ordinator at the Tuncurry Campus. The hour was awesome, the students were able to learn a little about the Senior Campus and how the structure of it works. Thank you Mr Freeman, Mason and Keegan for coming over to our Campus, the student thoroughly enjoyed it. Carla Clough and Gary Bishop

Mid Coast Council Resource Launch Russell Ingram, Community Strengthening Officer – Youth, from Mid Coast Council, came to Forster Campus on the last day of Term 3 to launch their newly developed Resilience and Anti Bullying resources. Russell, with the assistance of students Bethany McGrane and Kathryn Boyd-Skinner, ran activities such as a timed straw throw, Giant Jenga and a bottle and ball knock over. The activities were timed and the best time in each activity, by the end of lunch, received t-shirts with the poster slogans on them. Eg. ‘Be the Ball- Bounce Back’, in relation to building resilience. The posters are displayed in Faculty foyers around the school and we thank Russell for his time in delivering these activities. The students really enjoyed the activities and the prizes. Tonia Hopley, Head Teacher Welfare

Ruby Staats, Gabrielle Turner, Bella Lawson and Grace Maloney with Giant Jenga

Jacinta Cook battling the bottle knock.

Beth McGrane running the straw throw activitiy.

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Forster Campus PDM students attend local photographic

exhibition Year 9 Photographic and Digital Media students from Forster Campus were recently invited to view an exhibition of over 300 digital photographs at Club Forster. Hosted by the Australian Photographic Society (APS), the exhibition showcased works by photographers from across Australia, with the majority of images depicting concepts through visual narratives. Our students were fortunate to meet exhibiting photographer Betty Collerson and gain an insight into her photographic practice from planning to print. Students learned about the power of a printed image to convey a point of view and the importance of a supporting artist statement to reinforce a concept. Students also attended a photographic workshop where they learned skills in image enhancement through the use of apps on their mobile phones. The attending teachers also gained valuable technological skills, which are to be integrated into future photography lessons. Many thanks to the Australian Photography Society for providing an invaluable opportunity for local students to view and learn about photography. Joh Pink, Teacher , Photographic & Digital Media, Forster Campus

Students: Jasmine Turner, Kathryn Boyd-Skinner, Chelsea Roberts-Wells, Bianca Walker, Bryan Booker, Bianca Nelson, Kodi Briggs, Casey Boyce, Vanessa Halliday, Amber Cashman, Jaxson Lancaster, Cody Stocker, Jack Howard. Practicum Teacher: Ashley Schumann. Exhibiting Photographer: Betty Collerson

Cows Create Careers

More than 110 excited students and teachers from the Mid Coast NSW region were awarded for completing Cows Create Careers – Farm Module, on Monday October 16 2017 in Wauchope. Cows Create Careers - Farm Module is a Dairy Australia program that aims to increase the awareness of dairy industry careers in a very hands-on way. Secondary students are educated by rearing two three-week-old calves at school and the school is provided with dairy industry curriculum for Years 7 and 8 and Years 9 to 11. Two Foster Campus students, Grace Flynn and Amber Turnbull took part in a Dairy Australia competition. They produced a video Cow School Moosical”, letter and humorous photo. They achieved a score of 94/100 in the senior section of the competition for their entry. The competition was very tight with Camden Haven High achieving top score with 99. Sunrae Baillie, Agriculture teacher

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STEM

Pictured left to right is Joshua Dowie, Charlie Muter and Connor Tattersall in the moment when they built an electric motor from components and had it working.

Year 10 - Lego Robotics

Year 10 Information Software Technology (IST) class have begun a new unit of work, learning coding and

programming with Lego Robotics. A number of staff undertook professional learning in the school holidays

to be able to utilise this valuable resource in classrooms.

Students first task is to construct the driving base for the robot which all are thoroughly enjoying. Following

this, they then need to program the robot to complete a number of challenges. Some of these include the

ability to follow a course while driving, stay within a square using sensors, and a sumo wrestling style

challenge to compete against other robots in the class.

Phil Koch, TAS teacher

Jye Belworthy-Losh and Blake Avery

Casey Herbert

Brady McNeil and Gerard Castillo

The STEM class has just completed a unit of work on electric cars which integrates many interesting concepts from science and involves students engineering a vehicle. Pictured left is Connors car which was the fastest !

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TUNCURRY CAMPUS

Principals Report

It is disappointing to announce that Mrs Popple is retiring from teaching. Her final day in her illustrious career was to be the last day of term 4, but unfortunately Mrs Popple broke her leg in the holidays and will not be returning. Mrs Popple has been a major driving force behind updating the teaching programs and improving the resources the Art department at Tuncurry Campus. Mrs Lawton will be the relieving HT College for the remainder of the year. Congratulations to Mrs Pol who recently graduated from University and is now a qualified Primary Teacher. Sadly this means that Karyn will not be working with us as the Aboriginal Education Officer. She has been a tireless worker for Aboriginal students both at Tuncurry Campus and across the Great Lakes Area and will be impossible to replace. The good news is that Karyn is available for casual teaching allowing her to still see the staff and students here and us to use her expertise. Congratulation to Mr Patterson and the Year 9 Marine and Aquaculture Technology students featuring on the front cover of the Term 3 Newsletter of the Marine Teachers Association. The article was about the fishing program that is operating with Stage 2 students at Forster Public. Apart from fishing the program is about sustainability and managing our natural resources and ensuring our water ways remain healthy for future generations. A wonderful achievement by the Year 9 / 10 Boys netball team in finishing third in the state after competing in the state finals in Sydney late last term. Mr Patterson was glowing in his praise of boys’ skills, sportsmanship and conduct both on and off the court. Well done guys. Liam Croker and Shaun Carroll have recently been selected as part of the Hunter Wind Ensemble. The boys will be performing at the Opera House on Monday 6th November as part of the Arts Unit’s Festival of Choral Music. An exciting opportunity for both boys and one that I am sure they are eagerly anticipating. Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Year 7 enrichment showcase. The students, guided by Miss Jones had to research a positive role model in society. They were required to present to an audience information about the persons life and answer questions from the audience about the person. The students were then required to showcase information about their nominated person’s life. Following is the students and their nominated person they research: Jesse Smith – David Attenborough; Timanah Young – Eddie Mabo; Ashton Drinkwater – Stan Lee; Rourke Hudson – Steve Irwin; Ender Murray – Bill Gates Congratulations to all five students on a wonderful presentation. Upcoming Events: Throughout week 4 each year group will be voting on the peers to be members of the 2018 Student Representative Council. There will be six representatives, from each of Years 8, 9 and 10 on the SRC and a further 4 from Year 10 who will be the Captain and Vice Captains. The SRC Induction ceremony will be part of the Celebration Assembly on Thursday 16th November. Week 5 is Semester two examinations. All students were issued Exam timetables recently and have been encouraged to revise their notes to ensure the best possible results for themselves. The Year 10 Graduation Assembly is on Thursday 7th December followed by their Graduation Dinner on Friday 8th December. Mrs Crook, who has replaced Mrs Atkinson, as Year 10 Advisor, will be finalising the organisation and details of both events over the next few weeks. Mr Paul Rosenbaum, Relieving Principal

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Funding is always at the forefront of Education, whether at a Government level, or trying to organise a basic excursion. Our Aboriginal Education Team in conjunction with the AECG and other community networks are consistently on the look out for potential funding, and are happy to announce the assistance provided by Bunnings Forster. Bunnings have granted us a small donation to purchase some of the tools required for the Didgeridoo Program run for Year 10 Aboriginal males. Bunnings are also looking at granting some other signifi-cant resources, including a vice stand, that would be used to mount the didgeridoos while being chiselled by the boys. These boys, as a part of our Boys Group in Term 4, design, build and are then presented their own hand crafted didgeridoo. These tools will also become part of an ongoing program for the future for this great initiative to continue. I would like to personally thank Bunnings and Renee from the funding unit for their spon-sorship, and also acknowledge Gabriella King on her ap-plication to the group.

Cody Clayton Schools Spectacular Cody Clayton is a Year 12 student at the Tuncurry Campus with a very bright future. The College has been lucky enough to successfully audition for a number of Schools Spectaculars but applies only every second year. This year as the College did not apply, Cody took it upon himself to travel to Sydney to audition for not one of the Featured Dance Ensembles but four. As a result, Cody was chosen to be a part of the Musical Theatre Ensemble. He travels to Sydney regularly to rehearse for the event and will be a part of the Schools Spectacular 2017. Cody has also been invited to perform alongside dancers from the State Dance Companies and various Performing Arts High Schools in another item in the show. 52 students will be travelling to Sydney on the 24th November 2017 to watch Cody perform. Cody is studying Dance for his HSC at Tuncurry Senior Campus and trains at Forster Dance Academy. The College will be auditioning for the Combined Schools Dance item in the School Spectacular 2018. Any students interested in being a part of this memorable and amazing event can contact Leisa Beavis at Tuncurry Campus. The Schools Spectacular will be telecast on channel 7 on the 16th December 2017. Leisa Beavis, Dance/PE Teacher

Keegan Dodd (AEW) accepting a giftcard form Bunnings Representative Renee

Bunnings Helping out with Aboriginal Education

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Year 9 Gold Coast Excursion 2017

Year 9 attended the annual Gold Coast excursion in Term 3 week 9. The students had a memorable trip and behaved in an outstanding manner. As a school we have received numerous comments about how well the students conducted themselves on this trip. On behalf of Miss Jones, Mr Muscat, Miss Buttsworth, Mr Gordin and myself, we would like to thank the students for their excellent attitude and behaviour on this trip. Below is a report compiled by Year 9 SRC students Joel Elliott and Ebony Cavanough detailing the experience from their perspective. Mr. Webb – Year 9 Year Adviser Tuncurry Campus

Student Gold Coast Report

Week 9 of Term 3, Year 9, accompanied by Mr Webb, Mr Muscat, Mrs Jones, Ms Buttsworth and Mr Gordin went up to the Gold Coast for an end of term rewards excursion. It all started with a 12am wake up on Tuesday 12th September where we all met at the school awaiting our bag checks, soon after departing at 1 am. After having a quick pit stop at Ballina McDonalds for breakfast and not too many hours sleep on the bus, we arrived at Movie World after a long 8 hour bus trip. Keen riders went straight to the thriller rides like the arkham asylum, green lantern and the superman. All of Year 9 that attended said that Movie World was one of the best days up at the Goldy. After a long but exciting day, we headed back to Sea World Resort where we grabbed our belongings, unpacked our bags and went for dinner at around 6pm. After dinner, we attended a movie night at the resort which only lasted half an hour or so as all of us were a bit knackered. After a good night’s rest, we woke up nice and early at 6:30 am for an all you can eat buffet breakfast and then headed off for a keen day at Wet’n’Wild. Wet’n’Wild was filled with some exciting memories such as Mr Muscatt receiving a makeover from a lady in the spas and also meeting DJ Khalid’s look alike. The rides at Wet’n’Wild definitely lived up to their name leaving a lasting impact on all of us. At around 5pm, we headed back to the resort where we had our dinner and freshened up before attending a trivia night. The trivia night was an exciting night that brought all of us students and teachers closer as we experienced a new side (especially from the teachers) that we hadn’t seen before. Like Mr Muscat’s pole-dancing side. After a good night’s rest, we had another 6:30 wakeup call and attended breakfast. It has been reported that Mr. Gordin consumed 5 full plates of breakfast and was asking for more. Soon after breakfast we hopped on the bus ready to attend the most hyped up theme park of the big three, Dream World. Dream World certainly did not disappoint as most of the Year 9 students said it had to be their favourite theme park of them all. Whether it was the sky high views from the giant drop, or the high speed twists from the buzz saw. Dream world was the day that Mr Webb became the student motivator by convincing even the biggest scaredy cats of our year (Hannah Bailey and Ashley Thompson) to ride the most thrilling rides in all of Australia. Thanks Mr Webb. …...continued over…..

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After attending the last theme park of our trip, we ended the night with two hour shopping spree at Pacific Fair. Although it was good shopping at one of the biggest shopping malls in Australia, for all of us shopaholics out there we felt like we needed more time to shop. Some of the best purchases included Tyler and Rory’s horse masks and Jack’s expensive jewellery. Thankfully the next day we also got to shop down at Surfer’s Paradise for another couple hours. After our shopping experience came to an end, we prepared for the long 8 hour bus journey home which included us singing at the top of our lungs and our very own tribute from Mr Gordin and our DJs, DJ Webby and DJ Jones. As it seemed like every person on our bus had a song request, DJ Webby himself came up with the idea of passing around a couple sheets of paper and getting everyone to write their song requests on them (or maybe that was DJ Jones). Those sheets of paper filled up very fast. After a song packed journey home, we arrived at school late that night where we said our farewells to the teachers and students and headed home to our own beds. The Gold Coast was an excellent trip that brought all us Year Nine students and teachers closer together and we all made memories that will stick with us for a very long time. Thank you to all the teachers for taking us on this excursion and thank you to both the teachers and the students for making it a fun, exciting and memorable trip. Joel and Ebony.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY—Tuncurry Campus

Thursday 7 December - 9:15am - Year 10 Graduation - Tuncurry MPH

Friday 8 December - 9:45am - Merit Assembly - Tuncurry MPH

Thursday 14 December - 7:00pm - College Presentation - Forster Campus MPH

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Survivor Camp On the 24th of October, 22 students set out on their first survivor overnight camp to Booti Booti National Park. Students had undertaken weeks of planning and organisation to prepare themselves for the 2 day camp. Planning their group’s food, water, sleeping equipment, cooking and eating equipment, their shelter for the overnight stay and any further comforts they wished to bring. The camp begins with the weighing of the students packs as they will need to complete a 3km hike with all of their equipment to reach the campsite. Some students endured their hike with close to 20kg of equipment for the hike, a lesson surely learnt if they wish to undertake a camp of longer duration in the future. Once the site is reached, students are to set up camp based on their knowledge of selecting camp sites. This is based on wind direction, weather predictions, the ground surface etc. Whilst students plan and bring their own food for the trip, some students also opted to catch and try some other food options, including Pippies, with some mixed opinions. Day and night games and activities were then undertaken both across 7 mile beach and around the camp. Day two began with breakfast preparation and further beach activities before heading to Smiths Lake for a kayaking experience through the lake and towards Celito Beach. Young Hunter Burns was also able to make a make shift fishing rod and catch multiple fish from the wharf. A huge thankyou again to Casey from Frothy Coffee Boatshed for her amazing generosity with the Kayaks this semester. Another special thank you to all drivers who assisted with the excursion. Without your time and generosity, excursions like this are unachievable. Thomas Freeman

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Library News The library now has a Flexible Learning Space available for classes to use. It has a variety of furniture options so that students may choose what suits them best at the time and encourages them to take responsibility for their learning. Flexible learning spaces support engaging learning experiences for all students. They reflect the environments students may encounter in the workforce where there is an enhanced focus on self-direction, self-reflection, evaluation and collaboration. The students are really enjoying this new space. Flexible learning spaces: ●provide students with choice in how and where they learn ●support collaboration ●encourage open space that can be changed to accommodate style of learning and technology ●select furniture that can be used for a variety of purposes ●provide optimum learning conditions such as temperature, light and acoustics For more information click on this link:- https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-for-the-future/futures-learning

Jenna Powell, Taylor Phegan, Shaun Wong, and

Noah Heague.

Nat Watts, Darcy Drane, Ashleigh Chambers, and

Hannah Williams

Satine Morris, Kristy Green (front) Ella Smee,

Luke Maher & Marcus Beaver

Inter-Schools Horse Extravaganza

Year 10 student, Lexi Murray, represented Great Lakes College at the recently held Inter-Schools Horse Extravaganza in Tamworth. Lexi took place in several events, achieving the following results in her events: 9th in flags; 14th in barrel; 15th in snakes n ladders; 1st in wagon wheel; 6th in Cambooya classic and 10th in pole bend. Lexi’s overall placements were 11 out of 35 in sporting on Gypsy; 17 out of 38 in the horse challenge, on Otis; and a score of 19 in the camp draft on Eclipse.

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Students Excel in ICAS Mathematics Competition Following our annual tradition of entering all of our students in our top Maths classes in the ICAS Mathematics Competition, we have achieved some outstanding results. Jesse Blake, our accelerated Year 9 student, achieved a High Distinction in the Year 10 level paper, which is equivalent to achieving in the top 1% of all Year 10 students in Australia. In addition to this massive accomplishment, four Year 8 students achieved at Distinction level. Marcus Beavan, Joey Brown and Max Hamilton all achieved in the top 8% and Byron Panos in the top 3%. Ryan Peters in Year 7 also achieved a Distinction placing him in the top 10%. In total, 106 students entered the competition, resulting in 1 High Distinction, 5 Distinctions, 30 Credit and 7 Merit awards. The Maths staff are extremely proud of our students’ achieve-ment. Ms Jane Gabriel, Head Teacher Mathematics Tuncurry Campus

Jesse Blake Marcus Beavan Joey Brown

Max Hamilton Byron Panos Ryan Peters

During Term 3 Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus participated in RU OK Day. RU OK Day is an initiative aimed at giving teenagers the confidence to start conversations regularly around mental health. During this week students were introduced to the concept of THINK which revolves around the idea of safe texting and responsible online usage. Students were asked to THINK before engaging in online or media activities and to consider: Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind? Students at our school were also invited to enter a poster competition run by the SRC around the themes of THINK and RU OK? The winners were Bayley Tritton, Sophie Legge and Gemma McEnallay. Congratulations to these girls on their thoughtful and artistic designs.

RU OK Day at Tuncurry Campus

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Principal’s Report Parents and students are reminded that the Northern Parkway road is an extremely busy road especially around the start and end of the school day. When you consider that the senior campus can have up to 300 students driving to school each day in addition to the 100 staff cars on the Tuncurry site; school buses for both campuses; parents dropping students off at school; and the traffic generated by the TAFE College, we are indeed a busy site. Unfortunately, there is no pedestrian crossing on the Northern Parkway hence parents dropping students off at school need to take into consideration how busy the road is and avoid dropping students in a position that requires them to have to cross this road. Year 12 are to be congratulated on the manner that they conducted themselves in their final weeks of school. They were a pleasure to be with and both staff and students celebrated Year 12s last school day of school with the annual bike ride. Many of the Year 12 students went to great lengths to dress up for the bike ride, the photos below capture the special event that it was. HSC Examinations will continue until Tuesday, November 7 and we will hold the Year 12 Graduation Assembly and Formal on Tuesday November 14. Bob Henry

SENIOR CAMPUS

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Senior Campus Careers Over the next twelve months our current Year 11 students will have several opportunities to explore numerous post school options, including Universities, TAFE, apprenticeships, traineeships and employment options. It is fantastic to already see a group of students signing up to attend the Southern Cross University Discovery Day at the Coffs Harbour Campus on Tuesday October 31. Excursions such as these are a fantastic opportunity for our students to find out more about the courses on offer, scholarships, various early entry schemes and to step foot on the Campus and see if it is the right fit for them. I strongly encourage all students to make the most of these occasions and to attend the relevant excursions and information sessions that will be organised that suit their individual needs. We understand that not all students already know what they would like to do when they leave school, however, making the most of every chance that comes their way will help to inform the students of the opportunities that exist for them. Armed with this knowledge, the decision making process can be much easier and students often find these experiences assist with their career and transition planning. Janelle Evans, Careers Adviser

Athletics

Congratulations to Emily Dreise, Alicia Williams, Molly Duggan and Natalie Le Rougetel who recently represented Great Lakes College in the NSW CHS Under 16 girls 4 by 100 relay. The girls travelled to the Athletics Centre at Sydney Olympic Park and were placed first in their heat and third in the finals. Congratulations also to Jasmine Black who represented us at Zone but was unable to compete at the finals due to injury.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY—Senior Campus

Tuesday 14 November - 10:30am - Tuncurry MPH - Graduation - followed by Morning tea

Tuesday 14 November - Formal - Club Forster

Tuesday 21 November - Merit Assembly - Tuncurry MPH

Thursday 14 December - 7:00pm - College Presentation - Forster Campus MPH

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GREAT LAKES COLLEGE CANTEEN ROSTERS

If you are able to assist in either canteen, please contact the phone numbers above.

Help is always appreciated.

If you are unable to attend, please try to swap with someone else. If not, please telephone the contact person at the top of your roster. Thank you for supporting the canteen as we could not function without your help and support. If possible, please be at the canteen by 9.00am.

FORSTER CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER Ph: 6554 6062 or 6554 4259

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Term 4

6/11/2017 7/11/2017 8/11/2017 9/11/2017 10/11/2017

Cathy Harris Cathy Harris Patricia Macvean Pam Crawley Daph Stockey

13/11/2017 14/11/2017 15/11/2017 16/11/2017 17/11/2017

Hanne Donald Cathy Harris Patricia Macvean Pam Crawley, Rachel Wicks Daph Stockey

20/11/2017 21/11/2017 22/11/2017 23/11/2017 24/11/2017

Cathy Harris Cathy Harris Patricia Macvean Pam Crawley Daph Stockey

27/11/2017 28/11/2017 29/11/2017 30/11/2017 1/12/2017

Ian Yule Cathy Harris Patricia Macvean Pam Crawley Daph Stockey

4/12/2017 5/12/2017 6/12/2017 7/12/2017 8/12/2017

Cathy Harris Cathy Harris Patricia Macvean Pam Crawley, Rachel Wicks Daph Stockey

11/12/2017 12/12/2017 13/12/2017 14/12/2017 15/12/2017

Hanne Donald Cathy Harris Patricia Macvean Pam Crawley, Brooke Fraser Daph Stockey

18/12/2017 19/12/2017 20/12/2017 21/12/2017 22/12/2017

Cathy Harris

TUNCURRY CAMPUS CANTEEN ROSTER Ph: 6555 0500 OR Belinda 6555 0575

Term 3

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

6/11/2017 7/11/2017 8/11/2017 9/11/2017 10/11/2017

Kamily Uniting Church Gerry Ryall Kamily Gerry Ryall

13/11/2017 14/11/2017 15/11/2017 16/11/2017 17/11/2017

Kamily Uniting Church Gerry Ryall Kamily Lynda Nye

20/11/2017 21/11/2017 22/11/2017 23/11/2017 24/11/2017

Kamily Volunteers required Gerry Ryall Kamily Gerry Ryall

27/11/2017 28/11/2017 29/11/2017 30/11/2017 1/12/2017

Kamily Volunteers required Gerry Ryall Kamily Lynda Nye

4/12/2017 5/12/2017 6/12/2017 7/12/2017 8/12/2017

Kamily Uniting Church Gerry Ryall Kamily Gerry Ryall

11/12/2017 12/12/2017 13/12/2017 14/12/2017 15/12/2017

Kamily Uniting Church Gerry Ryall Kamily Lynda Nye

18/12/2017 19/12/2017 20/12/2017 21/12/2017 22/12/2017

Kamily

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Great Lakes College Principal: Mr Graeme Jennings

Phone: 6555 0555

LOWES

Stockland Shopping Centre Breese Parade

FORSTER 2428 Ph.6555 3870

MYSTIC SOUL 1 Trades Court

FORSTER 2428 Ph.6555 6116

JUNGLE SURF Manning Street

TUNCURRY 2428 Ph. 6555 8556

www.junglesurf.com.au

Forster Campus Principal:

Mrs Jennifer Miggins

Cape Hawke Drive

Forster 2428

Phone: (02) 6554 6062

Fax: (02) 6555 6904

Canteen Phone: (02) 6554 5259

glcforster-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.glcforster-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Hours: 8am—4:00pm

Tuncurry Campus (Relieving) Principal:

Mr Paul Rosenbaum

The Northern Parkway

Tuncurry 2428

Phone: (02) 6555 0500

Fax: (02) 6557 6511

Canteen Phone: (02) 6555 0575

glctuncurr-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.glctuncurr-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Hours: 8am—3:30pm

Senior Campus Principal:

Mr Bob Henry

The Northern Parkway

Tuncurry 2428

Phone: (02) 6555 0555

Fax: (02) 6557 6511

Canteen Phone: (02) 6555 0575

glcsenior-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.glcsenior-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Hours: 8am—3:30pm

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